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Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell is a series of linear extraction features located in the Lake District fells of Cumberland. The workings represent medieval or early modern lead mining activity, evidenced by the characteristic rake or vein-following excavations that exploit natural lead ore deposits within the fell landscape. The site preserves physical evidence of historical metal extraction through open-cast working methods, demonstrating the exploitation of the region's mineral resources during a period when lead mining formed part of the upland economy. The workings are scheduled as an ancient monument recognising their archaeological significance in understanding the history of metal extraction in the English Lake District.
Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell, 800m north west of Flinty Quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017448. View the official record →
Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell is a series of linear extraction features located in the Lake District fells of Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017448.
Lead rake workings on Flinty Fell, 800m north west of Flinty Quarry is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017448.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Perry's Dam (1.6 km), Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead (1.8 km), Whitesike and Bentyfield lead mines and ore works (2 km).
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